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In a Nutshell: Over the course of the last century, the role of women in the global economy has steadily grown, with women today holding 30% of the total private wealth. With that growing wealth, however, comes growing responsibilities — including the responsibility women have to themselves to create their own financial security. We talked to financial expert Jean Chatzky about how women can adapt to longer lives, a pay gap more akin to a chasm, and caring for their families so they... read more »

In a Nutshell: Investors can be their own worst enemy. The impediments of fear and overthinking can turn a successful portfolio into a flat one. To help remove the second-guessing from investing, Betterment created a robo-investing platform that uses Modern Portfolio Theory to minimize risk and maximize returns. Betterment claims its approach to investing enables better investor behaviors, such as patience and discipline across all accounts, that help its customers earn 2.66% more than... read more »

In a Nutshell: Financial advisors aren’t just for the super wealthy. In fact, the people who could most benefit from an advisor’s services are usually the same people who think they don’t qualify for or can’t afford them. We recently spoke to Joni Youngwirth, Managing Principal, Practice Management, at Commonwealth Financial Network to get her opinion on what to look for when hiring a financial advisor. Youngwirth’s advice includes researching the individual advisor and the... read more »

In a Nutshell: The Entrust Group has been helping everyday Americans take control of their retirement investments with self-directed IRAs for more than 35 years. From real estate to private lending to eco-friendly investments in solar and wind energy or biofuel — there are myriad investment options to explore when you're the one in control of your own IRA portfolio. The Entrust Group's investment professionals and Learning Center provide investors with the knowledge and the tools... read more »

In a Nutshell: In terms of real estate investments, purchasing first lien debt is a low-risk way to go, but the practice has only recently become more available to a broader investment group. Now, more investors can gain access to this market through PeerStreet. By making a minimum $1,000 buy-in, accredited investors can create a diverse portfolio and enjoy average annual returns typically between 7% and 8%. With no principal lost to date, low foreclosure rates, zero fees charged to... read more »

In a Nutshell: As individual investors and institutions turn a keen eye toward the future of the planet and the quality of its inhabitants' lives, the movement toward sustainable investment is stronger than ever before. Today, up to three-quarters of individual investors express an interest in sustainable investing. The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) serves as the leading voice in the United States for sustainable, responsible, and impact investing (SRI). US... read more »

In a Nutshell: Afford Anything is the highly rated podcast and website of Paula Pant, speaker, author, blogger, and real estate investor. Pant saved enough money to quit her job as a newspaper reporter in 2008 to pursue her dream of traveling abroad and experiencing other cultures. It was her approach to saving and her frugal lifestyle that allowed Pant to travel the world for two years, and she now shares her financial secrets with her followers. Today, Pant is a successful real... read more »

In a Nutshell: Many tech startups turn to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) as a way to raise capital while minimizing their risks and regulatory costs. Investors use legal tender or cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ether, to invest in ICOs. In exchange for their investment, investors receive custom virtual coins that represent shares of a company. Those coins can increase in value depending on the success of the project or company being funded. CoinSchedule.com has listed ICOs from... read more »

In a Nutshell: People in their 30s and 40s often struggle to plan for retirement because they feel as if their targeted date to leave the workforce is eons away. Maintaining a proper investment strategy takes both discipline and a long-term view that isn’t easily distracted. Wealthfront's rapidly growing financial services platform allows users to create and invest savings while working toward goals centered around retirement, buying a home, and saving for a child’s education.... read more »

In a Nutshell: Commodities investors have no shortage of options to choose from when researching online brokers and trading platforms. While many brokers leverage the latest technology to attract traders, most charge similar fees and offer the same charts and analysis. For the active, professional trader, Interactive Brokers offers an online-only platform with the latest tech and industry-leading savings on commissions and brokerage fees, with trade costs as low as $1. More than... read more »

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